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Keith Kohn
Newsman Keith Kohn, husband, dad of six, cousin and nephew to many and former night editor at the Orlando Sentinel who's now at The Post and Courier, chronicles his journey from diagnosis with esophageal cancer through his treatments. He offers insights, tips and anecdotes to help others beginning a similar path. Feel free to submit helpful hints, clarifications and corrections with the goal of helping others.
Keith Kohn
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- Long day, but it's over; also a big Mac attack
- Getting my chemo right now
- A new friend
- Tick, tick, tick
- Hair growth slows down
- Catching up with Sandy Mathers
- What was that earlier headline all about?
- O-oh, Say can you see my eyes if you can, then my ...
- Really felt it today
- Blogalicious? Is that a real word?
- 2010, not the year
- Visit from friends
- Touching bases
- Livestrong.org
- Slowing down, gradually
- A recipe that might help
- Another week of treatments behind me
- Dubya sticker shock
- A few good lessons
- Meet and greet
- New regular radiation techie
- Office politics?
- Dr. Diamond accepted the gift graciously.
- A stitch in time
- About esophageal cancer and me . . . or . . . Ye...
- Prominent readers, and you know who you are
- Holy cow!
- A break with good news
- Food, glorious food
- Radiation, a lesson and an answer
- Is it soup yet?
- Pump it up a notch.
- All this and fiber, too?
- Beam me up, Scotty!
- We're baaack...from the radiation dudes
- Today's my first zap
- Still kicking and feeling pretty good
- Day 1: Not as bad as I expected
- It's true: I have no hair but have a chemo pump
- Chemo is flowing: Look into my eyes ...
- Hair today, gone tomorrow
- Going,
- Going,
- Christine at Hair Cuttery in Colonial Plaza gets g...
- Today is D-Day
- Rich McKay explains...
- Thanks for the yummy treats!!!
- These are the best of the best of the best
- T-minus 2 days, and counting with anxiety
- More tips from a friend
- A difficult task
- It's ramping up nicely
- There's always paperwork
- Going back to work today, but a few things first
- Another first
- Good Morning Winter Park
- Greetings from the hospital
- Still kicking, er, resting
- Options to include a G-tube and a "port"
- The first step, seven hours away
- Here we go -- a new roller coaster ride
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Disclaimer
Please remember that I'm not a doctor and any advice given from me or those who write me are not intended to replace your doctor's directions. They are tips to use -- or to not use -- as you see fit and judge for yourself. Please do so wisely.
Please note, too, that I encourage donations to Florida Hospital Cancer Institute.
Please note, too, that I encourage donations to Florida Hospital Cancer Institute.
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Tips mentioned in this blog
- Avoid drinks with a lot of electrolytes, such as GatorAde and the like. I can't swear the GatorAde I've been drinking caused my urinary tract infections, but they coincidentally appeared within a day of my drinking the popular sports drink. Might just be how it affects me, but might be how it interacts with chemo.
- Keep a box of alcohol pads nearby. When you're nauseous, the smell of alcohol halts the nausea.
- Don't stop being you. Allow yourself to be angry and upset, but also allow yourself twice as much to be happy and positive and encouraged. Don't feel sorry for yourself and don't allow people to feel sorry for you. And do not, under any circumstances, allow toxic, negative people to cloud your mind or your space with their negativity.
- Allow yourself to get angry, upset, frustrated ... and don't ever feel bad about it. The people around you will understand.
- Don't just stay away from the chocolate. Definitely and absolutely no coffee! No caffeine at all. It dehydrates. You need as much water as you can drink. Chicken broth sounds boring and not very appetizing, but it's important that you drink it as well. Also, apple juice is extremely acidic, so no apple juice if you're nauseous. In fact, nothing acidic.
- Don't feel like you have to be 'on' all the time. It takes its toll, and you need all the strength you can get. You'll figure it out for yourself, what your comfort levels are, but just try not to feel that pressure.
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4 comments:
Keith:
You are in my prayers now and will continue to be in my prayers.
You have so many people here who support you and care whether you know them well or not. I admire you blogging your journey. It helps others.
Sincerely,
Kris Hey
I'm so sorry I wasn't there last night.
Please know that Eric and I are praying for you during your treatment and recovery.
I'm looking forward to seeing you back in the newsroom ASAP.
- Anika
Keith,
I'm sorry that I missed your last day and the party. I will see you soon and keep you in my thoughts.
-Bianca
Hi guys,
To all of you, thanks for the kind words. Sorry I didn't see you too, but I know I'll see you all soon. When I'm through my treatments, or at least when it's safe for me to stop by I will.
Meantime, keep those cards and letters, or comments here, flowing. It's good to hear from you all.
kk
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